Category Archives: 2.6 Your Lifestyle

Napping,circadian rhythm,jet lag,shiftwork and phase shift disorder.

Weekends Can Mess Up Your Sleep

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

You go to bed pretty much the same time during the week but come Friday night, you’re coming home with the cat and waving good morning to your neighbour as he heads off for the early shift. You crawl into … Continue reading →

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Shift Work Can Affect Your Sleep

Posted on July 11, 2008 by

I spent years working shift work. Some people like it, but I always found that it often took me days to adjust to the new shift (I changed every week). Changing shifts is like jet lag where you are moved … Continue reading →

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Circadian Rhythms

Posted on July 9, 2008 by

Contrary to what you may have heard, a circadian rhythm is not a drumming circle. A sleep gene, along with your body’s hormones, is influenced by sunlight and darkness and to some extent by exercise, eating and general lifestyle to … Continue reading →

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Napping And Your Sleep

Posted on July 7, 2008 by

To nap or not to nap, that is the question. To nap or not has more to do with the cultural acceptability of napping than whether is it good or bad for you. In many cultures of the world an … Continue reading →

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